subject: The Evolution Of Video Game Consoles [print this page] The video game console is a device that generates the video signals for the video games to be displayed on the television or monitor. The console term has been added to indicate that the device is actually for general user who can buy and use the device without any technical knowledge. The best part is, these devices are Plug and Play. The device can be connected to many other electronic devices. The arcade machines are the commercial versions which small business owners use to charge others to play the video games. There are many easy to find stores where you can Buy Video Game Console online and with the electronic mode of payment. Now lets discuss the evolution of these devices which are so entertaining.
First generation
The Video game consoles have come a long way. Their first ever video game console was introduced in the late 1950s. The format of the video signal was analog and not digital. However, they were separate devices and could not be connected to the TV sets. The first video game console that could be connected to the TV set appeared in the year 1972.
Second generation FVES
The second generation of video game console appeared in the year 1976 which was named the Fairchild Video Entertainment System. The VES was the first console that contained the microprocessor chip that used to store the instructions used to play the games.
Third generation Nitendo
Nitendo introduced the Family Computer or namely Famicon in Japan. The famicons had longer games and detailed graphics, so they were more entertaining than the earlier versions of game consoles. The same was introduced in the US market in the year 1985. The games Super Mario bros. and the Light Gun gained popularity across the globe.
Fourth generation Sega
Sega brought the new Video Game console which was named Mega Drive. The game console got huge success in both US and Europe market.
Fifth generation -
This generation belonged to Atari Jaguar and 3DO which were more powerful than both Nitendo and or Mega Drive. The game console brought the gaming entertainment with the help of advanced programming of the games.
Sixth and Seventh Generation
The sixth and seventh generation Video Game consoles are the ones which we use these days. They support digital signals and the graphics quality is superior in these consoles. The best part is, they do not use the cartridges but use the blue ray discs or DVDs or CDs. The modern gaming consoles also use the flash drives and USB drives. They can be connected to a variety of electronic devices available in the market.
